Walker County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 77,182.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$857/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
-4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,097/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
+14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,210/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
+3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,602/mo
↑ 15.8% YoY
+5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,780/mo
↓ 5.1% YoY
+1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $766 | $857 | +$91 (+11.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 | $1,097 | +$116 (+11.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,117 | $1,210 | +$93 (+8.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,384 | $1,602 | +$218 (+15.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,876 | $1,780 | $-96 (-5.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$43,880
$3,657/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,400
$4,033/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Bastrop County
1 BR: $1,562/mo
Jack County
1 BR: $888/mo
Caldwell County
1 BR: $1,562/mo
Brazoria County
1 BR: $1,240/mo
Limestone County
1 BR: $742/mo
Yoakum County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.